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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,861.79, 32,929.47 and 13,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,861.79, 32,929.47 and 13,251.60 is: 18,287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,861.79 : 32,929.47 = 13,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,861.79/32,929.47 = 13,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,861.79x = 32,929.47 × 13,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,861.79x = 436,368,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,368,164.65/23,861.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.32

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